Skip to main content

Featured hostel destinations

Destination inspiration for your trip – find a hostel

The best hostels in West Coast

Check out our pick of great hostels in West Coast

Filter by:


Review score

Superb: 9+ Very good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Our top picks Lowest price first Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

Rata Lodge Accommodation

Otira

All units in the hostel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at Rata Lodge Accommodation also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms have a mountain view. At the accommodation every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The best sleep I had the entire trip in NZ, with heated mattress and the softest pillows. The room itself is cozy and has all basic facilities and more

Show more Show less
9.3
Superb
230 reviews
Price from
US$67
per night

Global Village Travellers Lodge 5 stars

Greymouth

You can choose to stay in a lively dorm room or in the comfort of a private room. Bed linen is provided for all rooms. The shared bathroom facilities offer contemporary fittings and are equipped with hair dryers. Such a beautiful place with lots of incredible art work. All the facilities you could ask for and more! The staff are so lovely and the communal spaces are clean and well equipped!

Show more Show less
9.2
Superb
755 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Ivorytowers Accommodation

Fox Glacier

Ivorytowers Accommodation is situated opposite Westland National Park rainforest and mountains, just a 4-minute walk from Fox Glacier Village. Guests can enjoy a hot tub surrounded by native bush land, a sauna and free WiFi. Bed super comfy Nice position Just very good!

Show more Show less
8.3
Very good
1,307 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Glow Worm Accommodation

Franz Josef

Glow Worm Accommodation is located in the center of Franz Josef and offers a range of shared dormitory rooms and private en suite rooms. Free unlimited WiFi is included.

All rooms include free breakfast in the morning and a free vegetable soup in the evening as well as BBQ facilities and free use of the spa pool. Super friendly, huge kitchen, dining and lounge area, free popcorn and soup, spa bath, good sized rooms, comfortable, good bathrooms, good location

Show more Show less
8.6
Fabulous
1,806 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Chateau Backpackers & Motels

Franz Josef

Guests can choose between ‘pod’ dormitory rooms or private rooms with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster and electric kettle. Most rooms also have a TV. The pods feature a privacy curtain, a power point and a USB port. The soup! The breakfast! The guy at the reception was extremely friendly! Courtines for more privacy in the shared rooms.

Show more Show less
8
Very good
1,078 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

Kumara Historic Cottages

Kumara

The Undertakers Backpackers is located in Kumara, 20 km from Hokitika and 20 km from Greymouth.

You can play darts at this hostel, and the area is popular for cycling. Kumara Store and Cafe is a 2-minute walk from The Undertakers Backpackers. We loved the cottage - 5 of us stayed there and it was great Very Cutie and well presented

Show more Show less
8.3
Very good
183 reviews
Price from
US$157
per night

Punakaiki Beach Hostel

Punakaiki

Located in Punakaiki, 1 km from Punakaiki Scenic Attraction, Punakaiki Beach Hostel has a garden and a terrace. Free WiFi is available.

An array of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and fishing. Punakaiki Beach Hostel has a private room called the Sunset Cottage that sits apart from the hostel and is a lovely little cottage that has a small garden with flowers, a view of the ocean, and beach access within steps. It is very close to the Pancake Rocks, but right down on the beach. The scenery is beautiful! The unit has a small refrigerator, dishes and flatware, glasses, tea cups and mugs, and an actual teapot, tea leaves, and a tea ball, which made this tea lover very happy. There is a funky, but charming table and chairs on the front porch for enjoying a supper while watching the sunset. If you want to cook, there is a well equipped kitchen in the hostel. We highly recommend this spot!

Show more Show less
8.9
Fabulous
264 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Brunnerton Lodge and Backpackers

Greymouth

Just 900 metres from Grey River, a popular swimming spot, Brunnerton Lodge and Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi and free bicycle rental. Located in a historic miner’s pub, it features rooms with lovely garden and mountain views. Great room. Loads of space for en suite bathroom and kitchen plus bedroom all in one area. Well equipped and clean with good facilities. Outside area comfortable with loads of chairs to relax. Chickens roaming. Loads of carpark area. Location is good, just outside Greymouth, local old mine memorial just down the road. River access close by as well. John the owner was lovely and anxious to please everyone and meet us all. Would recommend.

Show more Show less
8.3
Very good
242 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Tripinn Hostel Backpackers YHA 4 stars

Westport

Tripinn YHA is the only Westport Hostel without a party bus so you will enjoy a good nights sleep. Just 3 minutes’ walk from Westport main street, Tripinn Hostel Backpackers YHA.

YHA Tripinn Hostel Westport is 4 minutes’ drive from Carters Beach and the popular Coaltown Museum. Westport Airport is a 12-minute drive away. Very cool historical building. The hostel is very well organized, great big kitchen. The son of the owner was in charge the days we stayed in the hostel, he was a very kind/great guy! He was super helpful and gave us great recommendations.

Show more Show less
8.3
Very good
425 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Haka House Franz Josef 4.5 stars

Franz Josef

Haka House Franz Josef Glacier is a 2019 Winner – Certificate of Excellence (Trip Advisor) and offers backpacker accommodation with a choice of shared or private rooms. All rooms are heated and some have an en suite bathroom. Good location, clean, nice kitchen

Show more Show less
8.2
Very good
300 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Most booked hostels in West Coast this month

FAQs about hostels in West Coast

Hostels that guests love in West Coast